Real cedar asks for attention; polymer shake does not. Molded from actual shakes, quality synthetic lines carry Class 4 hail ratings and strong fire ratings without treatment, and never need the cleaning-and-treatment cycle wood demands in a DFW climate. The trade is character: cedar ages into individuality, polymer stays uniform.
We install and service synthetic cedar shake across Gunter and the surrounding DFW communities. You get free written estimates, documented inspections, and honest guidance on whether this system actually fits your home and budget.
How Gunter changes the math
Before the material talk, look at Gunter itself; the housing stock sets the terms. Most of the housing went up in the last two decades, which means first-generation roofs aging out on the same schedule, block after block. That inventory is where synthetics shine: the architectural effect of shake or slate, with impact ratings that make sense in a hail county.
The permit runs through Gunter’s building department; we handle the filing and the inspection scheduling as part of the job. The weather here is not hypothetical: polymer profiles rebound where wood splits and brittle materials crack, which is what the Class 4 rating is for. Nearby Van Alstyne and Dallas see the same crews and the same spec, and the install you would get has local addresses attached. Start with the free inspection; the material conversation is better once we have seen the deck.
